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1840 in Egypt

Explore 3 historical events and records for Egypt in 1840.

Historical records for Egypt in 1840

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July

Convention of London

Pasha, Muhammad Ali · Cairo · Wali of Egypt · Government / Government of Egypt

Accepts hereditary rule in Egypt while surrendering most territories gained from the Ottoman Empire.

Other events (month unknown)

European Intervention Reverses Syrian Gains

Muhammad Ali Pasha · Syria · Warfare / Egypt War

European pressure and military intervention forced Muhammad Ali to abandon the Syrian provinces gained after the Kutahya negotiations.

Siege of Acre

Ali, Mehmet · Acre · Warfare / Military

Holds out against the Turks during the Egyptian rebellion to Turkish war

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